Shown
Definitions
- (adj.) Served as evidence or exhibited to prove or disprove a fact in a legal proceeding.
The document shown to the court was accepted as valid evidence.
- (v.) Past participle of show; to have presented or exhibited something for inspection or consideration.
She has shown the contract to her attorney for review.
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Commentary
"Shown" is primarily the past participle form of "show," used to indicate presentation or exhibition, especially in evidentiary contexts.
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